Course Description

Learning Objectives

To understand the hazards posed by flammable gases/vapours in classified locations

To read and understand a hazardous area classification drawing

To know the OH&S regulations as they apply to hazardous locations

Course Information

Course not currently scheduled.

Venue

Course not currently scheduled.

Instructor

Allan Bozek, P.Eng, MBAAllan has over 30 years experience in the design, construction, commissioning and maintenance of industrial power systems. The scope of his experience includes manufacturing, oil and gas production, refining, water treatment and mining industrial facilities. He is a member of the IEEE industrial applications society, a committee member of the Canadian Electrical Code Section 18 (Hazardous Locations) and is a registered Profession Engineer in Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Ontario.

Detailed Outline

1.Defining the Hazard

The Fire Triangle

Probability of a release vs. probability of an ignition event

Normal vs. Abnormal vs. Catastrophic release events

2.Properties of Flammable Materials

Flashpoint

LEL/UEL

Auto-ignition

NFPA and WHIMIS classification of flammable materials

3. Regulatory Requirements

Occupational Health and Safety Legislation

Canadian Electrical Code

4. Hazardous Area Classification - Overview

Purpose of a hazardous area classification

Division vs. Zone classifications

Interpreting a hazardous area classification drawing

Design Process

Documentation requirements

Use of ventilation, purging and vapour tight barriers as a basis for a hazardous area classification

Installation of non-hazardous rated equipment in hazardous locations

Drawing interpretation tutorial

5.Regulated Work Activities in Hazardous Locations

Work activities incorporating potential sources of ignition

Use of vehicles in hazardous locations

Evaluation of potential ignition sources

Hot Work permits

Grounding and bonding in hazardous locations

6. Use of Portable electronics in hazardous locations

Tutorial – Evaluating portable equipment for use in a hazardous location

Certification requirements

Interpreting hazardous location markings on portable equipment

7. Operations and Maintenance in Hazardous Locations

Building ventilation systems

Tarpaulin enclosed areas

Storage of flammable materials

Laboratories handling flammable materials

Process secondary seals

Care and maintenance of explosion-proof equipment

8.Case Studies

Use of cheater cords for construction

Turnaround activities impacting the hazardous area classification

Hot work on a storage tank

Vehicle operation in hazardous locations

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